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3-hour primetime concert special to be filmed in Nashville during CMA Fest June 5-8
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The Country Music Association and ABC announced “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 26 (8 p.m. ET), on ABC, and stream on Hulu the following day. Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde host the star-studded, three-hour television event, set to be filmed in the heart of Nashville during the 52nd CMA Fest later this week. McBryde returns for the second straight year to host the special, while Johnson makes his hosting debut.
“CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will spotlight unforgettable performances and must-see collaborations from some of country music’s biggest stars. The full lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks. The 2025 airing marks the 22nd consecutive year CMA has produced a summer concert TV special.
More about CMA Fest
For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has united the country music community, bringing fans, artists and industry professionals together for four unforgettable days in the heart of Nashville. What began in 1972 as Fan Fair with just 5,000 attendees has evolved into the longest-running country music festival in the world, drawing an estimated 90,000 daily attendees. CMA Fest is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of the connection between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances and collaborations across multiple stages, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the vibrant energy of Nashville, all fueling something bigger than the event itself. CMA Fest artists donate their time, turning their performances and appearances into purpose, with proceeds supporting music education through the CMA Foundation.
For more information about CMA Fest, visit CMAfest.com.
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